GRE Word List
REAPER
one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop
The meaning of the word reaper is one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subordinate | occupying a lower rank; inferior; submissive; N. V: put in a lower rank or class |
| sybarite | lover of luxury; person devoted to pleasure and luxury; CF. Sybaris: an ancient Greek city in Italy |
| abyss | enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit |
| voluptuous | sensual; of or giving sensual pleasure; indulging in sensual pleasures; Ex. voluptuous lines; Ex. voluptuous life of the Romans; N. voluptuary: voluptuous person |
| ingenious | marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity |
| covert | secret; hidden; implied; OP. overt |
| blatant | extremely (offensively) obvious; loudly offensive; Ex. blatant lie; N. blatancy |
| soluble | able to be dissolved in a liquid; able to be worked out or solved |
| ingrained | deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice |
| robust | strong; vigorous |
